PRODUCT

Gemba
Methodologies.

Five proven operating methodologies that adapt the platform to your type of production. From high-speed part-by-part stations to quality labs — each methodology defines its hardware, its QR actions, and its flow.

See Patok Gemba
Industrial kiosk station configured with the Gemba Sprint methodology

Phase 1: Setup

Before producing, the operator sets the context with four scans. Every part produced inherits all of it automatically.

1
🔫

Scan the Machine

The Digital Twin loads and the station's identity is set.

2
📋

Load the Work Order

Product, BOM, route, customer, and opportunity are inherited automatically.

3
📦

Scan the Pallet

Every part is grouped under this skid ID.

4
📦

Load Material

Raw material (LOTs) identified for consumption traceability.

Phase 2: Production

Pick the methodology that fits your type of station. Each one defines its flow, its hardware, and its QR actions.

🟢

Gemba Sprint

🟢 Starting Station

High-speed part-by-part production. Ideal for CNC, slitting, injection, and lathes. The operator creates, labels, processes, and completes — all without leaving the kiosk.

Fixed Kiosk
USB Scanner
BLE Printer
High Speed
Methodology Gemba Sprint
🔵

Gemba Flow

🔵 Intermediate Station

Parts flow between stations and the lineage propagates. Ideal for sequential lines: polishing → deburring → inspection. Every WIP arrives with its full history.

Kiosk or Walker
Propagated Lineage
Input Queue
Multi-Station
Methodology Gemba Flow
🟡

Gemba Tag

🟢 Mass Production

Pre-printed "orphan" labels that activate on the first scan. No printer on the line. Ideal for mass production and pre-labeling in the warehouse.

No Printer
Pre-labeled
Auto-cycle
High Volume
Methodology Gemba Tag
🔴

Gemba Check

🔴 Inspection / Lab QC

Capture quality events without moving parts. Scan the WIP, inspect, log the result (PASS/REJECT). Ideal for the lab, metrology, and inspection gates.

Mobile / Tablet
Read Only
QC Logs
Non-destructive
Methodology Gemba Check

Gemba Flex

⚪ Customizable

Free configuration for irregular workflows. Manually pick from the 14+ available QR actions. For R&D, pilot programs, or multi-purpose stations.

Configurable
Multi-action
R&D
Pilot
Methodology Gemba Flex

Your type of production.
Your methodology.

A Gemba consultant helps you pick the right combination for every station in your plant.

See Hardware